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Ways to Avoid Overindulging During this Holiday Season
According to research from the Calorie Control Council, the average American may consume more than 4,500 calories and a whopping 229 grams of fat during a typical holiday gathering from snacking and eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and al...

Learn why controlling your blood sugar is so important to keeping your whole body healthy, from head to toe.
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that requires constant care. If you do not manage your diabetes well, blood sugar can stay at unhealthy levels and can harm your body.
There are two main types of diabetes. In both types, t...

Nearly three out of 10 people who have diabetes don't even know they have the disease. Find out if you should get tested.
Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. It is also the leading cause of blindness, kidney failure and lower limb amputations in adults. Having diabetes raises your risk for heart disease, strok...

A healthy diet can help ward off type 2 diabetes. But following a Mediterranean diet may lower your risk for the disease even more.
Eating habits can have a major effect on your risk for type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that a Mediterranean diet may be especially good at reducing your chances of developing the disease.
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